Josué
/xoˈswe/
Josué is the Spanish form of the male given name Josue.
Josué is a male given name.
How does it change in a sentence?
In written Spanish, the name must include an acute accent on the 'e' to indicate the stress on the final syllable.
How do you pronounce it?
/xoˈswe/
Did you know?
- The name Josué is derived from the Hebrew 'Yehoshua', which shares the same root as the name Jesús.
- Although Josué is a formal name, it is common in some Latin American regions to use the diminutive Josu as a friendly or affectionate nickname.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Josué is often associated with the biblical figure of Joshua, who is seen as a symbol of leadership and courage.
Examples in context
- Soy Josué García. Mucho gusto.I am Josue García. Nice to meet you.
- Josué es mi hermano.Josué is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Josué?Do you know Josué?
- El perro de Josué es muy grande.Josué's dog is very big.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend.
- Javier¿Has visto a Josué hoy?Have you seen Josué today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Josué.No, I haven't seen Josué.
- JavierÉl me llamó hace un momento.He called me a moment ago.
- SofíaQuizás Josué esté en la oficina.Maybe Josué is in the office.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Josué, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
